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Dawn M Hafner, CPA, MBA, CPC, QPA

I’ve worked over the past twenty years in the financial industry, leading teams, coaching employees, and providing client service. In addition to my writing and coaching, I am COO and shareholder at Kidder Benefits Consultants, Inc.

I write my own posts about topics that inspire me to be my best self and achieve presence. I also do many posts that are book summaries. I’ve found that many people are interested in the topics I study, but they are not necessarily flush with time to read. I try to help by offering book summaries of key points I learned and sharing.

Over my career I have had one theme that has helped me find success and balance.

BE Where You Are.

I latched onto this phrase to guide my choices when I became a mom and struggled to balance work, parenting and time for self. BE Where You Are means to embrace where you are in this current moment. We can only focus on what we are doing in the moment. Once we learn how to fully submit to the present, we can evaluate, and guide our compass towards where we want to arrive in the future.

BE Coaching – when you are ready to give yourself the gift of focusing on your dreams.

We all came here for a reason. Our main purpose is to find that reason and share it with the world. The truth that is already deep within you and has been since before the day you were born. All you have to do is get out of your own way.

Sharon Brown is a tech entrepreneur, product management expert, speaker and author. Her background includes work as a certified Business Analyst (CBAP), certified Six Sigma Black Belt (MBB), certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and advisor with expertise in data analytics, IT systems integration and delivery.

Sharon is founder and CEO of eLuminate Entrepreneur Network –http://eLuminateNetwork.com – a media and technology company that creates, curates and connects resources for entrepreneurs to accelerate business growth. In addition, she serves as Chair of the Business Analysis and Product/Project Management Association (BAPM), and support initiatives as a content creator, product architect and subject matter expert.

Elizabeth Turner is a coach and founder of The Unapologetic Life. Through her one-on-one and group work she helps clients get crystal clear on what is standing in the way of them living a deeply unapologetic and joyful life. Elizabeth believes that joy is our birthright and when we can find our own definition of what joy means, free from external influences, we can experience true freedom. We are each given an hourglass with a certain number of grains of sand and while we know which direction the sand flows, we have no idea how many are left. Our time is our most precious resource and it is Elizabeth’s mission to help you make the most of that time! www.theunapologeticlife.com. You can find her all over social media as well as the The Unapologetic Life.

Shannon Elhart has a different approach to living a happy life. She believes you need to dive into your pain (rather than avoid it) to find true, lasting joy. After her newborn’s death, she had a defining moment when she realized she had choice - let that pain define and limit her, or heal it consciously.

Shannon chose to heal, and by doing so she - surprisingly - found more pain from her past: from being raped as a teenager, from addiction to alcohol, from divorce, and from a lifelong struggle with a lack of self-worth.

As she healed more and more, she became happier, more confident and fulfilled. Now she teaches people worldwide how to heal the pain from their past in her program The Healing Journey . You can learn more about Shannon and her program at http://shannonelhart.com/the-healing-journey-join-us/

Soness is a TED & TEDx speaker, weekly NHK TV Communications Navigator, and Associate Professor of business presentation skills. She works with TEDx speakers, tech-ies and introverts to become engaging presenters, both online and on stage.

She uses a unique combination of Positive Psychology principles, NLP, education, and entertainment to teach Presentation and Platform Skills at Yokohama National University, based on her book, Show-N-Tell: Presenting from the Heart, the first multi-media textbook used at major universities in Japan.

You may have seen her on NHK or Fox TV Japan, or heard her as the official English voice of Hello Kitty.

Mary Lunnen lives near the dramatic coast of North Cornwall, in the far south west of the UK. Her passion is helping people find their way home to themselves, and rediscover their inner wisdom. She does this through the Dare to Blossom Rediscovery Process using a simple pack of cards with a single word and a colour. A powerful tool that brings people back into conversation with their own truth, starting with the most basic, in the words of one client: “Mary has helped me so much to the point where I feel like I can breathe so much easier!”

As well as one-to-one coaching, Mary runs workshops, online courses and draws inspiration from her love of the sea and natural landscape around her home, which she explores in photography and art. She began her own journey of coming home after a diagnosis of cancer in 1994 and has been challenging herself to dare to blossom ever since.

Eric Rosenberg is a finance, travel, and technology writer originally in Ventura, California. When away from the keyboard, Eric he enjoys exploring the world, flying small airplanes, discovering new craft beers, and spending time with his wife and baby girl. You can connect with him at his finance blog http://personalprofitability.com/">Personal Profitability

Renée Suzanne is helping us to create a world where women are adored, cherished and living in the beautiful relationships they’ve always dreamed of.

As a love coach, author, and speaker, she’s been featured in The Huffington Post, Glamour, and Tiny Buddha. She’s even been called the “Fairy Godmother of Love” by the women she’s helped to go from heartbroken to happily married.

When she’s not saving women’s love lives you may find her curled up on the couch with a glass of wine and a good book or out for a run with her best friend and sidekick extraordaire, Parker.

Ever since high school, I've spent a lot of time reading self-development books, no matter how nerdy it made me feel to be reading one of those "Why Your Twenties Matter!" kind of books. I enjoy a life of constantly trying to push myself into new situations in order to grow and keep my life interesting.

In 2013, I enrolled at the University of Southern California. I always wanted to travel and this was the best excuse to move 3,000 miles from home to sunny Los Angeles. I knew I was in for something new and exciting, and I can confirm that with each and every opportunity and friendship that has been thrown my way.

Through my experiences learning about entrepreneurship, economics, and freedom, I've been able to network with some of the country's most brightest students at Young Americans for Liberty and FEE, the Foundation for Economics Education. In 2015, I even got to meet Dr. Ron Paul himself, one of my personal heroes.

When I talk to many of my peers, I notice the lostness they feel in their general life direction. They see it as a problem with themselves, while I see it as a country-wide university system that has failed to grow since the founding years of these institutions. There is a better way to educate students and this university system has been long in need of an overhaul.

After careful thought and consideration, I felt like it was time to take a pause on my 15th straight year of traditional schooling and make a bold move. I started Praxis.

"A little piece of my soul dies every time I sit through a boring lecture."

Then you will love what I write.

I study the habits and routines of the successful people and translate it back to you in a digestable format. I believe that no matter your "educational" background, you always have the power to control your life.

Today's education system is handicapping ambitious young people. It's making them bored and uninspired in life.

Yet with so many parents, teachers, and guidance counselors pushing you towards college, saying "no" becomes increasingly difficult. You deserve a better solution. You need a path that works for you.

Cydney Mar Wellness is an ND formulated clinical line of medicinal supplements. Inspired by Cydney Mar's near death experience and a lifetime of being the Energy Enthusiast, Cydney partnered with an amazing manufacturer of nutraceuticals to create this simplified product line of extraordinarily effective vitamins and supplements.

It is a concise line of supplements and vitamins that is simplified to make healthy choices easy. Tested for bio-activity, it has therapeutic indications due to its high quality ingredients and formulations. Packaged in Veggie caps, they are easy to take and can also be easily added to yogurts, or smoothies for those who would rather not swallow pills.

Cydney Mar Wellness covers the key foundations for building optimal health in 13 fabulous products. This makes it fun and easy to chose and to enjoy for everyday goodness. Be well, be fabulous, be happy !!

With over 20 years in business, Julian has developed proven techniques for achieving business success through powerful vision and leadership. Over the past decade, Julian has worked with thousands of people from over 26 countries. Celebrated as one of the top 1% of coaches globally, Julian has co-authored alongside some of today’s biggest names including Deepak Chopra and Dr. Ken Blanchard. Julian’s products have been translated into 17 languages and he has appeared on TV and radio as a leading expert in personal and professional development. Julian’s incredible story of personal survival and triumph has inspired people across the globe to realize his motto, that ‘Anything is Possible’. Julian is the chosen advisor to global organizations, governments, celebrities, royalty, and leading-edge companies seeking innovation and evolution.

Three years ago, I decided to pull out all the stops and follow my heart. I moved my longtime Paris psychotherapy practice online and came to India on a one-way flight. Wherever I went, I met Indian families who, upon learning that I’m a psychotherapist, asked me for help. I spent 6 months travelling to many places in India staying in 15 different families and helping them understand and move past their issues. It was a deeply soulful and enriching experience. In spite of my intentions to stay on the road, a series of coincidences/synchronicities landed me up in a room in a beach side apartment in Mumbai. I quickly realized it was time to complete a book I’d been working on very sporadically for many years. Psychology in the Light of the East (Rowman & Littlefield) is coming out next month! I continue working online with my psychotherapy and coaching clients around the world and in India. I do my best to fully live by my belief in following my inner calling. Inner and outer barriers are nothing but opportunities for deeper understanding, growth and transcendence.

Aaron Anastasi is a SoCal native who graduated with a master’s degree from Princeton Theological Seminary.

He’s also a serial entrepreneur with online businesses such Superior Singing Method, an online singing program that grosses seven-figures annually.

Aaron has the #1 singing/life lesson channel on YouTube, 15 million organic views and over 150 thousand subscribers total on his three channels.

Along with being an LA based actor and filmmaker, Aaron is a prominent success coach. His new book, The Voice of Your Dreams, released in April, 2016, and reached Amazon's top 100 best sellers within the first week of release.

Lindsay McKinnon is a Wisdom Weaver, a Bridge Builder, a Truth Seeker, a Catalyst, a Holistic Healer, and a Midwife of Souls. She engages her clients in a process that peels back the layers of our outer worlds to more truly reflect the authentic essence within. As a massage therapist, childbirth doula and Qoya movement teacher, she has the privilege to work with clients on deep levels within the physical body in which they become transformed in powerful ways. As retreat leader, Lindsay has the opportunity to facilitate larger groups in community to create meaningful experiences for maximum impact and positive change.

Kait Scalisi, MPH is an intimacy educator who helps people create more intimate, exciting, and fulfilling relationships. She has over 7 years of experience facilitating workshops throughout the US, and her unique blend of neuroscience and public health principles has brought her to institutions including Yale School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, and Northeastern University. Her fun but practical tips have been featured on Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, and Livestrong, among others. Kait has a BS in Neuroscience from Stonehill College and Master’s in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.

Tracy Timberlake, USA, Miami, is an award winning YouTube Vlogger & Video & Visibility Strategist. She helps women become A-List Entrepreneurs and position themselves as leaders and experts in their industry. She personally used video to build a 6-figure business, over 24,000 YouTube subscribers and 2.4 million video views. As a result of her YouTube success she has had the privilege of working with brands like L’Oreal, Marc Jacobs, and currently, Cosmopolitan Magazine. She has been featured in The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, YFS Magazine and dozens of podcasts all over the world. When she is not communicating with clients or the YouTube community, you can find her nose in a book. Forever the learner she is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and working on her dissertation (topic: Women Entrepreneurs of course!).

Shanelle, is sometimes referred to as the “Catalyst” for her ability to affect cultural shifts in organizations or as the “Energizer” for her coaching skill that brings out the untapped energy and talents in people. Her presentations combine real-life stories, business training, and interactive events that connect with the audience at a personal, intense and individual level.

Shanelle Calvin is the CEO of SC Coaching, LLC where she helps women entrepreneurs save time, money and headaches. SC Coaching, LLC is committed to helping women entrepreneurs earn more by increasing their performance through effective training, communication, digital product creation, and process improvement. She is the Founder of Success U with Coach Shanelle a virtual training academy for women entrepreneurs on the go.

Prior to her opening her business, Shanelle worked as Membership Manager at the American Institute of Architects in Virginia, and earned a reputation as one of the most detailed, thoughtful and patient liaisons in the architectural community. In her 10+ years with AIA Virginia Shanelle helped streamline the association data, create a membership orientation program, strengthen alliances with five local components, and retain over 90% of their members.

In 2010, the architectural community was hit hard. Shanelle and other staff with AIA were furloughed and lost 2 months of paychecks. She hit the ground running and started consulting. This process was isolating and hard to navigate, so she went looking for a tribe of women entrepreneurs for support and connection. Shanelle found a void in the marketplace for networking for and among women that were focused, energetic, and authentic. She founded Empowering Her Events, an events production company that hosted interactive events to empower women to find their voice, communicate their worth, and reach their goals. While there, she produced Build Your Business, a quarterly workshop series that helped women entrepreneurs build business in a down economy. The workshop series was free and connected women in Virginia with their fellow entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and learn together.

The Building Your Business workshop series led to being a small business correspondent on the radio, and the creation of SC Coaching, LLC. Shanelle is often asked to speak at events on the subjects of: women entrepreneurs, pricing, leadership development and training, process improvement and system implementation, workforce development and team building, client attraction and retention, and relationship building through effective communication.

Shanelle strongly believes that communication and service have the power to support and reshape her community. She volunteers as a President and Area Director for Toastmasters International, on Collections Committee at the Valentine, as a Facilitator for the Divorce Recovery Workshop at First Baptist Church, as the Outreach Team Lead for TEDxRVA, and is also an honorary member of Building Economic Stability Together.

Lorraine is in the process of integrating Intentional Creativity into her equine-facilitated learning program. The philosophy behind Intentional Creativity is that of creating mindfully, by accessing the creative source that is in all human beings, as a way to re-connect with one’s True Self, thus linking back to our own internal source of joy & well-being, and providing a powerful way to visualize the life that we want to live.

Loraine is also the Founder and CEO of Global Regulatory Communications (GRC). Launched in 2013, GRC offers consulting to multinational corporations on toxicology, chemical, pesticide and pharmaceutical regulatory affairs. Previous to her independent practice, a 20-year corporate career included working with DuPont, Pfizer, Arysta Lifescience and Nufarm, holding senior leadership roles across Europe in training, career development and project management. For DuPont specifically, certified in their signature “Targeted Development” career program, she delivered this across Europe, Middle East and Africa for high potentials and senior management.

A Veterinarian and American-Board Certified Toxicologist, she holds degrees in Veterinary Medicine, Toxicologic Pathology, and Toxicology. Published in industry journals on cell proliferation, chemical carcinogenesis & risk assessment, she is also affiliated with the Society of Toxicology and represents clients in European interprofessional advocacy groups. Recently, she was elected Vice President of Mentoring for the Global Professional Women’s Network Federation. Lorraine is fluent in English, French, Spanish, and modern Greek.

Mimi began her stint in the financial services world in mid-2003, as an outside-sales agent with Clarica (Sun Life), on the insurance side. A life-changing experience charted the course for her passion in the industry, and today, she holds her own practice under the name – TruFinancial Consultants.

Mimi’s actual involvement in the industry, however, could be traced back to her work history in Hong Kong, as an editor for the financial newspaper Economic Times, and as a moderator with a stock forum at the time – ExchangeHK.com. This is where Mimi got her first taste of the investment world, and developed a knack for ‘blogging’ about hot topics related to the stock market, as she pursued every financial lead, hot off the press. Much of this passion can still be seen today, off her website at www.trufinancial.ca, where she uses Twitter daily to share her thoughts on the latest financial trends, and to keep her clients updated on hot topics in the investment world.

Today Mimi successfully holds portfolios for a wide cross-section of clients, helping them get out of debt, keeping them debt-free and planning for their savings and retirement. She has an endearing quality that helps her connect with people on a very basic level, and is a trademark signature of hers, which keeps her clients continuously interested in her sound financial advice.

Kirsty Salisbury is a Health, Lifestyle & Fitness Coach on a mission to make a difference. Her goal is to motivate, inspire and to help others create their happiest healthiest life. Her passion comes from a sudden and traumatic illness at age 12 which left her grasping for life, physically immobile and completely reliant on others for even the simplest of tasks.

It was during this time, and the many months of rehab that followed that she developed her appreciation for the health that she did have, and set her resolution that positivity would be her focus in life. Life is for living, and she is determined to follow her dreams and create the best version of this life she almost didn’t have.

To date, she has helped hundreds of others to improve their health and wellness, and to take steps towards a more fulfilled life. She also connects with others who have experienced their own hardships over at her podcast 'Let's Talk Life Design' (www.letstalklifedesign.com)

Kirsty loves being active , travelling and spending time with her family.

Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, known as the Wealthy Yogi, is the co-founder of Bootstrap Capital and Host of Startup Funding. She is passionate about helping business owners ready to attract funding. She also serves on the Commission on Women for the City of Atlanta, and was honored one of the Women Who Means Business by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

John Lee Dumas is the host of EOFire, an award winning Podcast where he interviews today's most successful Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. JLD has interviewed over 1400 Entrepreneurs and EOFire has over 1 million monthly listens. If youre looking to accomplish your #1 goal in 100 days, Johns record setting Freedom Journal is waiting for you at TheFreedomJournal.com!

Jennilynne, Founder & Conscious Creator of Access Your Genius, is lit up about education in all sorts of arenas, but not in the traditional sense. The root word of education, “educo”, actually means “to draw out”. And that fits beautifully with her take on education….the belief that not only do we have all our own answers inside of us, our bodies also have the remarkable ability to heal from the inside out. And that “interesting point of view” has been precisely what led her to incorporate the tools of Access Consciousness® into her facilitation, coaching and personal transformation practice.

She enjoys providing Bars® & Body Reactivation sessions for her clients, intuitively communicating with their bodies to transform many areas including money, relationships, business/ career, body changes and more. These sessions have been used to activate bodies to create more ease with PTSD, cancer, pregnancy and more. One Body Reactivation session that many clients enjoy is the Access Energetic Facelift™, which can reverse the appearance of aging on the face and body.

Jennilynne especially enjoys facilitating BARS® classes, an 8 hour opportunity to learn how to gift and receive the Bars®. Anyone can learn the Bars®, including kids! Many chiropractors and massage therapists choose to learn to Bars®, as they report it has improved the lasting effects of their adjustments and massages. As a Certified Bars® Facilitator and an approved NCBTMB instructor, massage therapists receive 8 CEUs for completing this class.

In Dec. 2013, James Newcomb was engaged in work for the U.S. Army that can only be described as soul-crushing. He has since left the military and has founded MusicPreneur, an online platform that provides the tools, techniques and tactics for musicians to monetize their musical skills outside of the traditional gatekeepers.

Ginny Carter, The Author Maker, is a business book ghostwriter, book writing coach, and author. She’s on a mission to transform entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants from everyday experts into respected thought leaders and in-demand speakers, through the book that grows their reputation and expands their business. Do you want to get seen, heard and hired with your own book? Claim your free guide How to Stand Out as an Expert With Your Own Book here: http://marketingtwentyone.co.uk/expert